A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1808726 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1809153 epoch_slot_no: 16353 block_no: 1808641 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1159 time: 2018-11-16 16:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d0d0bbe09a476373d08dc4e253f66041cc7f4fa69a66ef0fb572b3a3c8c8e16Block Operator
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